Advanced Doula Training: October 8th

• Recognize the psychological and physical disorders frequently seen in adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse
• List common life events that trigger memories of childhood sexual abuse
• Name specific behaviors in a pregnant or laboring client that may be associated with a history of sexual abuse
• Develop skills that foster communication with clients dealing with difficult situations
• Describe specific strategies that can be used to help the survivor cope with physical symptoms, flashbacks, fears, and body memories

In other words: You will increase your skills in supporting women who have survived traumatic experiences and help these clients develop specific strategies for the birth and postpartum period.

TENS–Non-Pharmacological Pain Relief in Labor
Session Objectives:

• List the benefits of using TENS for pain relief in labor
• Cite contraindications for use of TENS
• Demonstrate the proper placement of TENS for a laboring woman
• Describe appropriate protocols for hospital use of TENS

In other words: “I found TENS an absolute God-send and would use it again like a shot. It got me through most of my labor until transition. I found it pleasant to use.” (quote from a Mom in labor)

To Register for this training, please visit:

http://www.thenurturingplace.com/cgi-bin/courses.cgi?show=at